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The Worst Witch S2E1 — Old Hats and New Brooms

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The Worst Witch•Season 2•Episode 1

Old Hats and New Brooms

7.4/10 · 23 votesNov 4, 199925 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Mildred arrives for her second year at Cackle's in a positive mood. There's a new intake of young would-be witches one of whom, Sybil Hallow, is afraid of everyone including Mildred! In an attempt to be kind to Sybil, Mildred only seems to make matters

Directed byAndrew Morgan

Written byMartin Riley

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Cast11

Georgina Sherrington

Georgina Sherrington

Mildred Hubble

K

Katy Allen

Ethel Hallow

Jessica Fox

Jessica Fox

Enid Nightshade

Emma Brown

Emma Brown

Maud Moonshine

Clare Coulter

Clare Coulter

Miss Amelia Cackle

Kate Duchêne

Kate Duchêne

Miss Constance Hardbroom

Una Stubbs

Una Stubbs

Miss Davina Bat

C

Claire Porter

Miss Imogen Drill

H

Holly Rivers

Drusilla Paddock

H

Harshna Brahmbhatt

Jadu Wali

J

Joanna Dyce

Ruby Cherrytree

Crew5

G

Gill Titchmarsh

Casting

A

Angela Beeching

Producer

Andrew Morgan

Andrew Morgan

Director

M

Martin Riley

Writer

M

Michael Haggiag

Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Old Hats and New Brooms" is episode 1 of The Worst Witch season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 23 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Andrew Morgan and written by Martin Riley, it aired on November 4, 1999.

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